Fried Tofu

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Makes 4 servings.

1 pound tofu

¼ teaspoon salt

3 eggs, lightly beaten

¼ cup flour

2 tablespoons water

Peanut oil

¼ teaspoon crushed fresh ginger root

1 green onion including top, finely chopped

1 tablespoon soy sauce

1. Cut tofu in half horizontally; sprinkle with salt; let stand 10 minutes. Pat dry; cut tofu in 1 x 2 inch pieces.

2. Mix next 2 ingredients in bowl until smooth.

3. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in uncovered wok at 375°F.

4. Dip tofu pieces, one at a time, in batter; fry, three to four at a time, in oil until golden brown; drain. (Add more oil if necessary.)

5. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in wok.

6. Add ginger root and green onions; stir-fry 10 seconds.

7. Return tofu to wok with soy sauce; cover, cook 1 minute. Serve immediately.